And Holloway believes Bruce deserves to be rewarded with a top job, but United have instead opted for three-time Premier League winner and two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho.

“It’s an absolutely exceptional record,” Holloway said.

“I know they were talking about Manchester United and who was going to get it, and I know Jose Mourinho did, but seriously, why doesn’t someone like Bruce get considered?

“It’s only a matter of time before people like Steve get appreciated at the top level of this game and just given a chance.”

While Bruce has been promoted four times, the former Birmingham and Sunderland manager has also been relegated twice.

In 2014 the 55-year-old guided Hull to the FA Cup final, where they were beaten by Arsenal, but the Tigers were relegated from the top flight the following campaign, having spent £65million on transfers over two seasons.